http://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/?src=rss:qb:qbsSimvastatin 20mg I have been taking this medicine ...en-ushttp://static1.yeddacdn.com/images/Logo132X46_rmt9c1d22d.jpghttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/?src=rss:qb:qbsSimvastatin 20mg I have been taking this medicine ...http://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Simvastatin 20mg I have been taking this medicine for over a year now and have complained of pains in legs and hands. Also have been nausea and some times light headed. Have told the doctors about this but they say nothing. My trig,s are 185 and everything else good. I am thinking of stoping this medicine now and just do more exercise. I am a dairy eater only so what else can I eat to keep it down. Any information you cn give me would sure help. Right now I am feeling nausea and lack of appetite.  thanks   edith smith </p>EdithEdith83questionSun, 31 May 2009 18:53:59 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/dairy_foods_med_problem_doesnt_help_951774811645385?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>get off the dairy foods. i take the same med. and have no problem. if that doesn't help, then find a doctor who will listen to you. and maybe change your med. hope i was some help.</p>helen cascianohelen casciano72answer3.0Sun, 31 May 2009 19:22:16 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/dairy_foods_med_problem_doesnt_help_951774811645385?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/ground_spoon_flax_seed_cereal_495303137423116?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I take a ground up spoon of flax seed on my cereal everyday and was able to cut my simvastatin down to 10mg  anything more and I would get leg and back aches</p>nannan64answer3.0Sun, 31 May 2009 19:48:56 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/ground_spoon_flax_seed_cereal_495303137423116?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/nbsp_Dear_Edith_taken_statins_years_350728321787746?src=rss:qb:qbi<p><img src="http://cdn.yedda.com/scripts/tinymce3211/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-embarassed.gif" alt="Embarassed" title="Embarassed"/><strong> Dear Edith, I been taken statins for many many years without any side effects, however this is not your case, this medication works in the liver reducing the production of lipids,(colesterol,etc.), your lipid panel seen to be at acceptables levels, however you may want to cut your dose to half a pill, 10 mg. once a day, this will probably reduced the side effects, there are many others statin on the market but I presume that since they all work under the same principle, is not going to change the effects, try taken only half of the pill, you can buy a pill cutter at any Walgreens, or any mayor drug store, make sure your Phisician knows of this change, I hope you can benefit from my adviced.           Antonio</strong></p>Antonio NavalesAntonio Navales65answer3.0Sun, 31 May 2009 22:30:14 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/nbsp_Dear_Edith_taken_statins_years_350728321787746?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/pain_hands_legs_significant_doctor_149031818732754?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>The pain in your hands and legs could be significant. I would as the doctor for a blood test to check your kidney function. Sooner than later.</p>piquebeepiquebeefemale58answer3.0Sun, 31 May 2009 23:03:28 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/pain_hands_legs_significant_doctor_149031818732754?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/right_body_want_stop_taking_med_504133273342392?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>You have the right to what you do with your body. If you want to stop taking this med it is your choice and clearly your doctor is not answering your questions (don't you hate that? I do) anyway, someone I know took a swig of grapeseed oil each morning right from the bottle for a month. So he said...went back to get rechecked and was normal. Eating oatmeal daily is also supposed to help.</p>Donna aka MayaDonna aka Mayafemale49answer3.0Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:53:17 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/right_body_want_stop_taking_med_504133273342392?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/nbsp_took_medicine_short_period_627751186374537?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Hello</p> <p> </p> <p>I took this medicine for a short period of time and it had a similiar effect. I would push your doctor to try other medication.</p> <p>good</p> <p>judith</p>Rev. Dr. JudithRev. Dr. Judith56answer4.0Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:12:31 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/nbsp_took_medicine_short_period_627751186374537?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/muscle_pain_medication_causes_504128873287792?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>The muscle pain that this medication causes is due to elevated liver enzymes, and that can be a serious side effect which is the reason on the lable to notify your physician.  Since your liver enzymes on your blood work is good you said, that's probably why your physician isn't too concerned about the medication being the cause of your pain.  However, you may need to see a neurologist for other possible causes like neuropathy and such.</p> <p>Julie</p>juliejuliefemale48answer4.0Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:00:23 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/muscle_pain_medication_causes_504128873287792?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/experiencing_problems_nbsp_Legs_518719933557565?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>I am also experiencing problems with s.  Legs hurting and now swelling very badly.  My dr took me off the pills, told me to (get this!) drink more water..no, not cokes, not tea, not coffee but pure 8 oz water at least 4 times a day.  I removed excess water and pain begain to lessen.  Who knew adding water would help rid body of excess water?  Dr says body thought it was drying up so it began to "hoard" water.  Sounds like a weird answer, but it's true. </p>ButchButch66answer3.0Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:38:38 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/experiencing_problems_nbsp_Legs_518719933557565?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Edith_commonly_experienced_effects_504134073773397?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Edith</p> <p>These are commonly experienced side effects and you should notify the physician that prescribed the medication. There are multiple reasons that need to be considered. One factor that might be of important is your genetic profile . . . high cholesterol levels seem to have a genetic predisposition.</p> <p>Both of my parents died from heart disease and both had markedly elevated cholesterol levels. Neither parent was being treated with medication but the recommendation was 'dietary.' My sphere of medical interest includes genetics, ethnology and infectious disease. I have a cholesterol level that is upper range and recently retired after a second MI! My diet has always included veggies and fruits but none of the foods that are considered to cause an elevation of cholesterol. Medications? My physician decided that the risk factor and the serious side effects that I experienced were are not acceptable. Not only that, the cholesterol levels remained the same.</p> <p>One recommendation that I used consistently with my own patients: LEARN TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN MEDICAL CARE! ASK QUESTIONS!</p> <p>hs</p>honeyhoneyfemale65answer4.0Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:15:16 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Edith_commonly_experienced_effects_504134073773397?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Simvastatin_20mg_taking_medicine_350757351126447?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>"Simvastatin 20mg I have been taking this medicine for over a year now and have complained of pains in legs and hands. Also have been nausea and some times light headed. Have told the doctors about this but they say nothing. My trig,s are 185 and everything else good. I am thinking of stoping this medicine now and just do more exercise. I am a dairy eater only so what else can I eat to keep it down. Any information you cn give me would sure help. Right now I am feeling nausea and lack of appetite.  thanks   edith smith"</p> <p>Simvastatin is for high cholesterol levels and it is probably the reason your values are lower.  "Dairy eater only," do you mean that you do not eat meat or that your food intake is only from 'dairy products?'</p> <p>Dairy products have a tendency to cause higher cholesterol levels so you need to have a diet that includes vegetables and fruits. The physician that prescribed the medication needs to be the one to help answer your question. You have to be more persistent with your physician until you have the answers so KEEP ASKING UNTIL YOU HAVE ANSWERS!</p> <p> </p>vidavidafemale25answer3.0Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:55:34 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Simvastatin_20mg_taking_medicine_350757351126447?src=rss:qb:qbihttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Edith_read_answers_including_one_951973311676384?src=rss:qb:qbi<p>Edith</p> <p>I read all the answers, including the one from a close friend. Agree with some answers and disagree with others -- this one is from my perspective!</p> <p>Your blood chemistry is normal but you have swelling with aches and pains that do not seem to have been satisfactorily answered by your physician, is that correct?</p> <p>Water is important and that is from Butch. Recommended <span style="text-decoration:underline;">water</span> intake is at least 8 oz. four times a day. I recommend more because of the high humidity in this area. There needs to be consideration for contraindications for those who are fluid restricted.</p> <p>Your physician needs to <span style="text-decoration:underline;">listen</span> to your questions and answer them. You can keep asking or change physicians . . . as a patient, that is your right. Keep asking and remember that it is both Your Right and Responsibility. Physicians that <em>specialize </em>in one field may not see the entire <em>overview.</em></p> <p>Be consistent and direct in what you ask. Make a list of questions and take that with you. If you have more than one physician, be certain that they know about each other and the medications that you may be taking. Choose a <em>primary care </em>physician so that all the information from any other physician will be sent to your <em>primary care </em>physician.</p> <p>Medical advice given by anyone should include that all important, "Ask your physician!"</p> <p> </p>sugarsugarfemale34answer3.0Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:21:00 GMThttp://yedda.com/questions/Medicine_1865180377112/Edith_read_answers_including_one_951973311676384?src=rss:qb:qbi